2003 Ford Taurus vs. 1988 Volvo 480
To start off, 2003 Ford Taurus is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volvo 480. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volvo 480 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Taurus (155 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 480. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 480. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Taurus weights approximately 477 kg more than 1988 Volvo 480. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Ford Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 480. (140 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 480. 2003 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1988 Volvo 480 has manual transmission. 1988 Volvo 480 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Ford Taurus | 1988 Volvo 480 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Taurus | 480 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 83.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |